Description
This creamy Chicken Ranch Macaroni and Cheese combines tender macaroni, savory chicken, crispy turkey bacon, and tangy ranch dressing for a truly comforting dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 4 slices turkey bacon, crumbled
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 3 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or a blend)
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside, letting the steam escape.
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for about 1 minute, breathing in the buttery aroma.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, and continue to cook until thickened, stirring lovingly to create a luscious base.
- Stir in the ranch dressing and cheese until melted and smooth, feeling that warmth cascade into the sauce.
- Add the cooked macaroni, chicken, and crumbled turkey bacon. Mix well and season with salt and pepper to your liking.
- Serve warm, and watch as each comforting spoonful disappears.
Notes
Feel free to customize with different cheeses or add vegetables. Leftovers can be frozen for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg